Formation for pastoral care
Complete in 1-2 years
11238NAT

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On-line

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Ministry Formation, Nationally Accredited Training (VET)

Description

This course is designed for those who provide pastoral care or chaplaincy in a Catholic context. This course will equip you to become an effective and confident pastoral care practitioner, chaplain, campus minister or lay worker in the Catholic tradition. Explore the theory and practice of pastoral care. Dig deeper into Scripture and Catholic faith. Gain insight, skills and confidence to offer pastoral care to others in your organisation or community.

Why choose the Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology?

This course allows you to dig deep. Online workshops and course materials including videos and readings allow you to learn and to engage with others. Workshops are conducted in real time so there’s plenty of opportunity for questions, discussion and connection. All from the convenience of home. You will enjoy the contemporary approaches of our qualified mentors, lively discussion, and complete assessments to work towards a nationally accredited qualification,  11238NAT Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology. This can equip you for your own faith journey as well as for practical ministry roles in pastoral care. As part of this course you are expected to complete a practical placement of 100 hours of work in at least one organisation or community setting, providing pastoral care. Please contact us for more information.

What will you learn?

This course can be completed in one year or over two years and is completed in four self-contained modules:

MODULE 1 - Scripture: The World of the Bible.

The Bible is a journey into faith. In this module, explore biblical themes, and gain practical tips for using and interpreting the Bible.

MODULE 2 - Church: Ritual, Liturgy and Sacraments

Understand the Catholic Church better by exploring its history, teachings, and modern expressions. Learn what sets it apart from other denominations and the important role of the Creed and the sacraments in shaping spirituality within the Catholic context.

MODULE 3 - Worldview, Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching

Explore ethics and character. Learn how to think about today’s big issues ethically. See how the Catholic Church handles social topics. Explore other world religions.

MODULE 4 - Theory and practice of pastoral care

Designed for those engaged in pastoral care ministry, including pastoral care practitioners, chaplains, campus ministers and those offering pastoral care in a parish context.

Each module involves approximately 12 weeks of structured learning that integrate an opportunity to engage with the learning material provided and participate in workshops and tutorials. You will commence with Module 4 and complete the remaining three Modules concurrently or subsequently, and can complete these in order. If you have already completed studies in theology talk with us about Recognition of Prior Learning or see the Course Handbook for more information.

What previous participants have said about this course:

“The webinar structure was amazing!! Being able to be at home and take part, with no travel time, was excellent!” “The content was very interesting and there were always practical aspects that could be implemented.” “The course resources were fantastic. Also, all of the facilitators encouraged questions, and ensured the person understood before moving on. They provided a very welcoming environment.” 

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“I have a lot more confidence now in reading and understanding scripture from the Old Testament. The biggest highlight of the module for me were our early tutorials on Saturday mornings. I thoroughly enjoyed our chats and discussions of the material for our upcoming assessments. The satisfaction in completing and sharing my Biblical Theme Project with my peers was also a highlight.“

“I loved being able to go back over content to glean pieces I may have missed. The support from mentors and IFE staff was fast and efficient and really supportive and encouraging. I have loved my experience with IFE, you can tell it is a well-oiled machine with everyone working in unison to bring about the best possible learning outcomes.” 

“I found the diversity of experience of instructors helpful. It helped deepen my understanding of my faith.”

“I enjoyed the video materials which suit my personal learning style and allowed me to access the content on a relatable level.”

Enrolment package

The complete enrolment package for this course consists of the Course Handbook, Schedule of Fees and Charges, and an online link to enrol. Click on the links below or contact us to request the enrolment package. The Course Schedule outlines when modules are being delivered and the different delivery modes available for you to choose from.    
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